Amazon.com: Best of 2010 January through June

Best of 2010 January through June
A Listmania! list by Michael Sean Foudy "Sean Foudy" (Phoenix, AZ)
The list author says: "So much good music, so little time"

Broken Bells

1. Broken Bells by The Shins

The list author says:
	"Shins fans will not be disappointed - twisting and turning melodies lit up by a galaxy of sounds"

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Contra

2. Contra by Vampire Weekend

The list author says:
	"The Finest Anglo Afro Pop since Paul Simon from the preppiest band since Haircut 100, but with a signature that is all their own. The love grows with each listen - fancier arrangements reveal themselves."

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Teen Dream [CD + DVD]

3. Teen Dream [CD + DVD] by Beach House

The list author says:
	"The Baltimoreans allow some sunshine to sneak through the melancholy clouds- much more dynamic- their best release. "10 Mile Stereo.""

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Transference

4. Transference by Spoon

The list author says:
	"The Best in unShow - less emphasis on pop hooks - uncut demo-like sound. A musical timewarp to the band's early days, but older and wiser. The roughness is misleading, as this one was not slapped together."

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Courage of Others

5. Courage of Others by Midlake

The list author says:
	"Indie British folk via Texas with a touch of 70s prog thrown in. Intense beauty."

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One Life Stand

6. One Life Stand by Hot Chip

The list author says:
	"Who said electropop has to have the shelf life of a sugar rush. A mature, rounded sound - like the waltz-tempo track "Slush.""

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July Flame

7. July Flame by Laura Veirs

The list author says:
	"The voice from the Decemberists' Yankee Bayonet releases folk pop with an indie twist."

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Falling Down a Mountain

8. Falling Down a Mountain by Tindersticks

The list author says:
	"Known for a big, bleak baroque pop sound - Tindersticks show a playful side here. Check out the handclappin' "Harmony Around the Table""

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Heartland

9. Heartland by Final Fantasy

The list author says:
	"The man behind the string arrangements for Arcade Fire, Beirut, and Grizzly Bear comes with a straight orchestral concept album about a farmer and his creator."

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Odd Blood

10. Odd Blood by Yeasayer

The list author says:
	"The comfort of "Blue Monday" era New Order with the 21st Century experimentalism of Animal Collective."

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Erland & the Carnival

11. Erland & the Carnival by Erland & The Carnival

The list author says:
	"Slightly freaky British folk. Recalls Ennio Morricone, The La's, The Doors but with a new spin - includes covers of ancient English folk standards"

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Realism

12. Realism by The Magnetic Fields

The list author says:
	"A tip of the hat to 60's baroque/folk pop - with a sense of humor. The last of the "no-synth" series is no disappointment."

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Irm

13. Irm by Charlotte Gainsbourg

The list author says:
	"Teamed up with Beck, she takes on new roles effortlessly on an always changing musical landscape. Check out her T-Rex boogie track "Dandelion.""

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There Is Love in You

14. There Is Love in You by Four Tet

The list author says:
	"Blends jazz, electronica and classical influences to create dreamy soundscapes. Current favorites: "Circling" and "Angel Echos""

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Minor Love

15. Minor Love by Adam Green

The list author says:
	"Former Moldy Peach shows signs of growing up with the not so hidden influences of Lou Reed, Leonard Cohen, Lee Hazlewood, Al Green and the 60s rock band Love. However, there are still some lyrics that make you cringe."

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Field Music (Measure)

16. Field Music (Measure) by Field Music

The list author says:
	"Classic English guitar pop with a definite XTC influence."

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Gorilla Manor

17. Gorilla Manor by Local Natives

The list author says:
	"Elements of Grizzly Bear, Fleet Foxes, and Dodos - cover of "Warning Sign" points to the enormous influence of David Byrne and the Talking Heads on many of today's new artists."

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Black Noise

18. Black Noise by Pantha du Prince

The list author says:
	"German producer/dj casts a spell on his listeners- enchanting- teams up with Panda Bear on "Stick to My Side""

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Fight Softly

19. Fight Softly by Ruby Suns

The list author says:
	"If Graceland era Paul Simon and Smile era Brian Wilson produced a electronica album"

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The Meat of Life

20. The Meat of Life by Clem Snide

The list author says:
	"The most memorable tracks combines darkly comic lyrics and an artistic take ob 70's "dad rock" sound"

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Magic Chairs

21. Magic Chairs by Efterklang

The list author says:
	"Triumphant orchestral indie pop from Denmark - shines with intelligence and care"

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Congratulations

22. Congratulations by MGMT

The list author says:
	"Playful neopsychedelic music similiar to the Flaming Lips, of Montreal, T Rex, and Syd Barrett. This latest release shows that MGMT prefer old vinyl over glitzy fashion."

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(120 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Golden Archipelago (Deluxe)

23. Golden Archipelago (Deluxe) by Shearwater

The list author says:
	"Epic beauty with castaway atmospherics and a treasure chest of rewards for the patient listener"

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El Turista

24. El Turista by Josh Rouse

The list author says:
	"Rouse emerges from the cold blue night into the golden dawn - on a smaller scale doing for Spanish music what Paul Simon did for African guitar based pop"

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European

25. European by Sambassadeur

The list author says:
	"Phil Spectoresque- with prominent strings on the right side of syrupy - just in time for Spring"

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Rat a Tat Tat

26. Rat a Tat Tat by Jason Collett

The list author says:
	"Broken Social Scene Solo project -late '60s Dylan era, early '70s Coldwater Canyon sound, and blue-eyed soul are but a few places that Collett could call home."

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She & Him - Volume Two

27. She & Him - Volume Two by M. Ward

The list author says:
	"Timeless AM gold - he's a little bit folky, she's a little bit indie twee - together it's the perfect balance"

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(82 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Have One on Me

28. Have One on Me by Joanna Newsom

The list author says:
	"The elfin princess harpist give us her early �70s California singer-songwriter album,� citing influences like Joni Mitchell�s �For the Roses� and Graham Nash�s �Songs for Beginners.""

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You and Me

29. You and Me by Kevin Barker

The list author says:
	"Vetiver guitarist's solo debut - influences include both early 70s Americana & British folk."

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We Built a Fire

30. We Built a Fire by Seabear

The list author says:
	"Seabear show that they can do more than the hushed Iron & Wine style folk of their previous release - a must hear for Sufjan Stevens and Arcade Fire fans"

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Shame, Shame

31. Shame, Shame by Dr. Dog

The list author says:
	"Dr. Dog has a PHD in Musicology. A band with their head in the clouds (Brian Wilson, Beatles) and their feet in the mud (The Band, Bob Dylan."

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Sigh No More

32. Sigh No More by Mumford & Sons

The list author says:
	"Part of the new British folk movement - amped up hootenanny"

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33. Go by Jonsi

The list author says:
	"Joyful indie baroque pop release"

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(42 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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White Fence

34. White Fence by White Fence

The list author says:
	"Like a lost 60s treasure from the Nuggets collection-lo fi psychedelic garage indie rock"

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Take a Vacation!

35. Take a Vacation! by The Young Veins

The list author says:
	"From the ashes of the once tween loved band "Panic at the Disco," the Young Veins return us squarely to the mid-1960s, when every teen band in America was hunkered down in the garage trying to play catch-up to the British Invasion."

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Travellers in Space & Time

36. Travellers in Space & Time by The Apples In Stereo

The list author says:
	"More ELO than Beach Boys - plenty of 80s synths - a good time - let the sun shine in"

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What We Lose in the Fire We Gain in the Flood

37. What We Lose in the Fire We Gain in the Flood by The Mynabirds

The list author says:
	"Produced by Richard Swift - not just the classic influence of Dusty, but the new school of Jenny Lewis, Feist, Cat Power, & Fiona Apple."

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Together

38. Together by New Pornographers

The list author says:
	"Another good collection from the indie supergroup - catchier than their previous album "Challengers," Neko Case and Dan Bejar contributions come off particularly well"

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Destroyer Of The Void

39. Destroyer Of The Void by Blitzen Trapper

The list author says:
	"BT go from folk rock to prog, psychedelic pop to southern rock with grace."

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Brothers

40. Brothers by The Black Keys

The list author says:
	"More polished than previous efforts, but they still boogie with the ghosts of blues and soul"

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Discussion	Replies	Latest Post
Teen Dream [LP + DVD] [Vinyl] forum Lyrics	0	Mar 4, 2013
Contra forum Contra is a video game... Why would they call it that?? I don't understand!!!!!!	6	Feb 20, 2011
Courage of Others forum Does Anyone Else Love The Courage of Others?	4	Feb 5, 2011
Broken Bells forum great album!	3	Jan 24, 2011
Broken Bells forum What a rip-off, Amazon.	0	Jul 8, 2010
Contra forum A most excellent album	3	May 2, 2010
Contra forum What happened to vinyl version?	2	Mar 26, 2010
Broken Bells forum Poster?	0	Feb 26, 2010
Heartland forum How synth-happy did he get?	0	Feb 12, 2010
Contra forum Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Pinball table now available!!! I can't believe it!	0	Feb 5, 2010
July Flame forum July Flame	0	Jan 2, 2010
July Flame forum Free first listen to July Flame at NPR's website	0	Dec 29, 2009

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	Michael Sean Foudy "Sean Foudy" (Phoenix, AZ)

Qualifications: programmer of Baby Indie Radio

Last updated: 7/13/10

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